Honeywell Vertex M User Manual page 246

3. As part of the design of OPC DA, the client computer must use the same user and password
as the Vertex DAq computer. The Vertex default user is Honeywell Analytics with password
vertex.
4. Adjustments to Firewall and DCOM security may be required on the remote OPC DA client
computer to allow for communication. Please refer to your OPC DA client application for
proper setup.
5. Additional support can be provided by installing Rockwell's FactoryTalk Linx Remote
Gateway on the OPC DA client computer. This can mitigate the need to modify the Firewall
or DCOM security.
Demonstrating Remote OPC DA Client
For remote DA client access install the Remote FactoryTalk Linx Gateway. Remote FactoryTalk
Linx Gateway is available from the Rockwell website with FactoryTalk Linx Gateway license
information.
1. Run FactoryTalk Linx Gateway setup installer on the remote computer, select Remote
Gateway product to install dropdown list.
2. Once Remote Gateway is installed, open OPC Test Client, click Start > Rockwell > RSLinx >
Tools > OPC Test Client.
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